Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced plans to create a dedicated mining entity to strengthen its position in this sector. With this move, Volvo Mining will have a single, integrated business structure that will handle sales of Volvo trucks, construction equipment and autonomous solutions to mining customers.
Dubai-based ALEC Engineering and Contracting has signed an agreement with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) to support a first-of-its-kind mangrove hydrological restoration pilot in the UAE capital. The three-year project aims to strengthen the long-term health and resilience of Abu Dhabi’s mangroves.
UAE-based Blue Rhine Industries has announced that it has secured the contract from ALEC Engineering and Contracting for the installation and commissioning of LED screens that make up the immense Exosphere, a fully programmable exterior display at the $1.7 billion Sphere Abu Dhabi development.
Dubai-based Seed Group has entered into a strategic partnership with London-based VerbaFlo to introduce its AI-powered leasing and resident communications to property operators in the UAE. VerbaFlo already works with established British operators, including Homes for Students, Moda Living, Fusion Students and Downing.
Saudi-based Alandalus Property has announced that its key subsidiary, Marafiq Alandalus Allujistiyah, has acquired a prime plot of land spanning 44,550 sq m within the Al Mashael District in Riyadh. This land will be used for the development of logistics warehouses and other associated facilities.
Dubai Municipality has completed over 107 projects worth AED1.6 billion ($440 million) in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the continued development of the emirate's public and community spaces.
The value of Dubai's real estate investments has grown steadily over the past few years, rising nearly five-fold from AED148 billion ($40.2 billion) in 2021 to more than AED680 billion ($185 billion) in 2025, said a leading UAE brokerage, adding the number of investments have jumped from 72,000 to 259,000 over the period.
The GCC countries have built an investment base of $426 billion across nearly 22,000 factories, contributing 13% of regional GDP in 2025, said a report. About 40% of the industrial investments are concentrated in key sectors such as plastics, refined petroleum products, aluminium and iron and steel.
Global business leaders, government officials, project management specialists from across the globe will be at the Dubai International Project Management Forum to exchange knowledge, showcase pioneering experiences and shape innovative perspectives that help advance project planning and delivery.
Forbes has unveiled the fourth edition of its annual ranking - The Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders 2026 - recognising 145 executives advancing the region’s transition to a more low-carbon economy. The list spans 17 key sectors including real estate and construction, oil and gas, banks, logistics and tourism.
